June 17, 2011

Spring Market Recap and a Giveaway!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.Thanks to all of you who left a comment!

OK....I KNOW how late this is! The past month has been a whirlwind of orders, getting organized post-market, a Fabulous win by my beloved Dallas Mavericks (I am just coming down from the clouds on that one!), making the FINAL pass on my book manuscript (Yay!) and about a million other things.

Anyway, just in case any of you might still be interested (and I hope, hope, hope you are), here is a photo recap of spring market. I redesigned the booth this time and went all white for the backdrop. I LOVE how it made all of the samples jump right out at you! I also created a faux shop window at the front corner of the booth and to my surprise, it made the booth almost look circular....very cool! I also made some lovely felt birds to decorate the top of the booth....and I want to clip them all over my house now! I plan on doing this layout again for the fall, so if some of you missed the spring market, you will see yet another version of this design come October.

I thought it would be fun to change the dress forms out each day so everyone would have something new to see and also so the "girls" wouldn't get too bored. It was a lot of fun and there were many who came by each day just to see what the girls were wearing! That was most defnintely a hit!!

This giveaway starts NOW and will run until 11:59 PM CDT on Monday, June 20th for US residents only. All you have to do is leave a comment about how badly you need these little beauties!

I am so thrilled that so many of you have been following this blog and my Facebook page. I am getting really close to 1000 followers on Facebook! If you have an account and haven't "liked" my page yet, I would love it if you would! You can get to it over there on the right by clicking on my FB icon.

My brain is already hard at work on the new goodies for the fall release...there is going to be some great stuff!

I hope that wherever you are this weekend, you are staying cool and enjoying the "almost summer" season.....

All of your work is amazing! I love the dresses! I so need some new beautiful patterns and ideas for my own wardrobe as well as my daughters which are both suddenly growing like crazy! Thanks for the chance to win!

OMGosh the display is simply marvelous! I love the birds :)I would love to win your patterns! I love all the dresses and things you have created!! I have your book :) It would be awesome to win! Thank you so much for the chance :)

Your color combos are so amazing and inspiring! I would love to have a set of your patterns. I have three novice seamstresses (sewing students) almost finished with the tunic dress (Romantic Floral)from your book and they are so excited to see the fruit of their labor taking shape.

Lovely Kay. I love the elegant lines of the Diane Kimono dress and how it just slips over the head but still looks fitted and not baggy! I would love to win that pattern because it's definitely my style of sewing!

Oh, Kay....considering how you are now my new BFF (see my post about you...), I would like to think that I'm a shoe-in for winning. I simply must have the Betty!!!! It's imperative that I add this design to my new wardrobe. Would bribing with cookies help?Miss Charlottehttp://www.lesbonnesideesmag.com/nouveau/secrets-of-the-invisible-zipper/

I also love your patterns and have the book. A niece wants several of the Betty June for summer, so would love to win that one. Your booth looks so smooth, not cluttered at all. White so complements all your items. Thanks for the opportunity to have even more of you.Sue J.

I have been admiring your patterns for about a month now (since I first saw them). I need to win these patterns, because I need some dresses. Do you know how hard it is to find a cute modest dress now days? I hope I win. Honestly I have my fingers crossed.

Your patterns always look fresh and lady-like (does anyone use that word anymore?) without a bit of frump! And I always admire your bold fabric choices and am working up the courage to wear them myself. I'd love to win your patterns, so I can continue to sew my own summer wardrobe!Thanks for a very generous giveaway!

I love all the patterns that I already have of yours! They are easy to understand for a beginner like me, but come out fabulous like I am a professional or something. I am so looking forward to getting more of your patterns. Winning them would be FABULOUS!!

Oh, I reeeeally need one of those pattern packs to add to the four patterns of yours I've already made! Love the pictures of your booth at market and I agree, the white backdrop really makes the dresses and bags pop.

I NEED to win because I just started sewing last month when I saw your book at Hobby Lobby I made 3 dresses and LOVED them. To get to the point I am infatuated with sewing now and mostly with your dresses. That is way I would love to win those patterns.

I love the booth photos Kay! I saw some of your booth from Market, but I never got to see the sweet birds on top! I love it! I absolutely need those patterns! I was justy thinking this morning about my vacation I will be starting next Friday (a stay at home holiday) and thinking that I could just spend my time whiping up some new clothes. My first dress I made was last year from your pattern... now I am ready for more and have two weeks do it in!

I love the new dress patterns! They are so pretty, I love your designs because they are so pretty and feminine. I just got your book and am making one of the tunic dresses today. Thank you for the chance to win this giveaway!missysaprons@yahoo.com

I NEED these patterns because I just recently bought your book and I am SO excited to try 3D sewing for the 1st time (aside from some bags I've made). I know once I start, I won't wanna stop! And I'll NEED more patterns to try! Did I mention that I NEED these patterns?!

Hi! I made my clothes in years past and would SO like to start doing that again! Your patterns would be just the motivation I need to do that. Not to mention they are fabulous! I already own your book and have thoroughly enjoyed it.

I love your patterns! I just finished (and am wearing right now) the three fabric skirt from Sew Serendipity. It's super cute and have gotten a ton of compliments. And - it was my first attempt at a piece of clothing IN YEARS! I'd love to win any of the patterns! Thanks!

Your booth looked so bright and pretty...what a great idea to change up the mannequins!

I need these patterns SO SO badly...I know how good your patterns are, and after having a frustrating few days working with some Simplicity patterns, I need these. I promise I will make all of them. Right away.

I have been making your dharma bag, but had no idea you had all these other bag and garment patterns. Love the patterns and would love to have more to make for my older daughter for Christmas. We are fans of the types of fabric you use, too.I sew for a living. I do mostly ready to smock clothing.

Are you kidding?!! I think these are THE CUTEST dress patterns I've seen in ages! Would love to win them. We are finally looking forward to warmer weather next week (60 and brezzy today) and I would love to make a new "Sunday dress" or 12!

I could use those patterns to make some new clothes for my trip out to LA this summer. Because I gained some need weight and now my favorite clothes don't fit anymore. Besides, who doesn't love winning free patterns!

I have been wanting to make dresses for the summer(it's hot here!) and couldn't find any - at all!- that I liked until I found yours !! I love these and any of them would be perfect, my daughter saw them and loves them too :) What a wonderful giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win !!

I would love to win these patterns. I am due with baby #3 in late August, and, like Andrea, am _sick_ of maternity clothes--and I just recently was able to set up a proper sewing room again, after 18 months with everything having to be in storage. I would LOVE to have some new pretties to sew up for after the baby--and, as a bonus, both of those dresses are ones that a mama can breastfeed in!

Oh Kay, I can't tell you how excited to see that you posted! I've been checking back often, and I just love your new collection. I received two of your patterns already, and would just love to win! Thank you so much for your beautiful creations and please please please keep up the wonderful work!! KristiA- archermkc@aol.com

I love the colors and fabrics you use. I like sewing clothes out of prints that people would think were "for quilting". :-) I have a lot of fun with the floral especially, so your combos look really good to me. I would like the try the Diane Kimono dress, though I'd put an insert into it since I don't wear necklines that low. It looks like it would comfortable and cool for Texas summers. :-)

Suffice it to say I'm probably your biggest fan, er, stalker sewing buddy and I'm STOKED about these patterns. The dresses are classy, timeless and appropriate for looking pretty while not showing the world your "goods." :-) I adore your fabric choices and I nearly go broke every time you come out with a pattern trying to master it. Keep putting out great books 'cause we all love 'em to bits!

I'd love a break from work crafting to make something for myself. Using you patterns would be a treat, I'd appreciate the beautiful design and all those thoughtfully written instructions!... if only I had your waistline to model them in style.

Hi Kay,Love the dresses and since I've made several skirts out of your book that I ordered and it's "the summer of no pants" I be needing me some dress patterns to survive this hot Oklahoma summer...ha ha. Thanks so much for sharing

I am in love with the Diane Kimono dress pattern and the Bag as well....these patterns look like they would flatter almost any figure (and believe me! my figure could use some flattering!!) and the completed dresses are so fresh and feminine. Wonderful!!

Oh my!!! I so neeeeeeeeed these patterns! You see, I am a mama who sews for everyone else, and not myself. So, I truly NEEEEEEEED these patterns. But other than that, I just plain want them. I LOVE the dresses to much!!! Beautiful pics of your Market booth too! I love them all!Thanks for the chance!Sivje

Oooh! Would Looooooove to win some patterns! I've been busy making things for my kids and for friends kids for birthdays... and this week my hubby finally asked me when I'm going to make something for myself. This just might be the kick in the butt I need to do that.

I am SO into sundresses right now and would love some new patterns to keep me motivated! Your designs are so unique and flattering to many body types, and the patterns/colors you show in your samples make me want to whip one up right now!

Oh, I really do want your patterns. The designs are fabulous and the fabric you had them in your pictures was awesome. I have lots of Tina Givens fabric tucked away for something special and this would be it for sure! I love that you changed out what the girls were wearing, that's such a fun idea.

Your booth looks beautiful, love the style black and white with the crystal chandaliers. I desparately need these patterns...I have to have them, I have fabric chosen and waiting for them to arrive!!! I need a new dress...please random generator pick me.

I always love your market set-ups. MAybe one day I will be fortunate enough to be able to go. Do I need these patterns? Yes! A resounding, yes! Sometimes I am lucky enough to find the time to sew for myself and I would love to add these great dress patterns to my "cue". My body type lends itself to this style of dress, so I wear them often. Great patterns!

Oh my word, I totally need your patterns, like so need, like really need, no, like really really need!!! Ok, I don't "need" them but I really really really super bad, ubber dubber, totally with sugar and whipped cream with a cherry on top WANT!!

So I'm scrolling through looking at the lovely pics, and I see the one of you in the Betty June dress (standing with the girls in the Diane kimono and another version of Betty June), and told my hubby that that pic was more inspiration for me to lose my "winter weight". It's so darned cute, I can't hardly stand it!! I love everything you design and wish there were more like you. Classic, feminine, colorful, adorable!!

I need to update my wardrobe and these patterns are PERFECT. Also I really need to start using up some of my vintage fabric collection so husby doesn't see that it is actually growing ;)I love the kimono dress!Thanks for the giveaway,Mel

My sis discovered your website and we are preparing to start sewing from your book (I'm teaching my girls how to sew using your patterns since the directions are so clear!) My girls and I only wear skirts/dresses but since we are not plain-folk, we enjoy a sense of femininity and individuality while sustaining our values. Your designs have been a godsend for my young ladies!

I really love these new beauties and would be ECSTATIC if I won the giveaway!!! I would definitely sew up the insulated bag and would make nice birthday gifts for my friends!! I love the fabrics that you chose for all items especially the bird fabric. Please PICK me!!! :-)

Add me to the growing list of readers who would love to have your new patterns - FREE! These designs are perfect for the Arizona climate and I look forward to making one or more of them! Hope I'm one of the winners! Love your book!

My daughter LOVES your designs! We sadly live 3000 miles apart, but your wonderful, simple to sew patterns that are so true to measurements make it easy for me to make things to send her! A huge thank you from both of us!

Oh I need those patterns baaaaad!!! I am a mother to four children (ages 9, 6, 3, and 1). If I sew, it is for them. I need these patterns for inspiration to do something for myself. Momma needs to look nice every once in awhile too!

Who doesn't love a pretty dress? I have made several of your skirts and they fit so well that no pattern adjustments were necessary. The compliments just roll in when I wear one. Love the new handbag and tote pattern too. Fabric designers must be so elated to see their fabrics sewn into your styles. Just beautiful.

I probably need the Betty June pattern worse than any one. I wore a dress just like it when I was a teenager. The Kimino dress looks like it would be the best for the hot Oklahoma days. I love your patterns and fabric choices. I would love to win the patterns.

These are such gorgeous creations! I'd so enjoy being able to show-off one of those reversible bags! It'd be so sweet to brag that Sew Serendipity makes the patterns and so many more! Thank you in advance if it happens mine is selected. Warm regards no matter what,Becki

Love, love, love your designs! When I grow up I would like to be Kay Witt or Paula Deen. (I am 50 now sooooo......) I would love to win any of your patterns to make with my girls who have FINALLY been bitten by the sewing bug. Thank you so much for the chance and please keep the inspiration coming.

Well yes, I DESPERATELY need these four beautiful patterns! I have every other pattern you've put out, and I need to keep my collection complete! I head straight for your displayed items everytime I get over to Cabbage Rose in Fort Worth :)

NEED! WANT!!! i love your patterns. and now my 25 year old daughter wants me to make the betty june dress for her. i would so much enjoy making the kimono dress for me too! thank you for the chance to win one.

I love your dresses and bags! My daughter and her friend have been designing their own dresses. Its alot of fun to see what they come up with. My daughter is now making a dress out of the book you have out :) Thank you for being an inspiration.

My daughter wants to learn to sew using your patterns. We would love to have the new releases! She loves the styles and I am so pleased that she loves clothes that are truly pretty instead of the latest fad. (So nice to not fight with your teen over clothing. :) ) Keep the patterns coming. We love them.

I just purchased 3 of your patterns to use for my 23yo daughter and would love to win these to add to our collection! And since she's also a HUGE Mavericks fan (and yes, she's still up in the clouds too!), it would be so appropriate for her to win! LOL Thanks for the giveaway!

I just love all your patterns, Kay! What a wonderful booth. You are so talented. These patterns would complement the patterns I have already of yours. I would use them all and show my finished projects on your web site. That should be a rule to winning your patterns. The winners must take pics and put them on facebook! I look forward to seeing what fabrics others use and how the rearranged your patterns to put their own spin on the garment they make. You always give many options to each pattern. I just love that!

I have done my reports, marked assignments and made two clocks as project samples. Its now me time and sewing time!!!!!I got your comment on facebook and then realised this comp was for only the US. Being from down under does have its drawbacks:(

I adore your patterns. Have several and your book, too. I am so with you on the no pants summer... here in the south the temps have been 100 or so every day! Would love to have your new dress patterns!

I love your style and how well you put everything together. I recently purchased your book and camera bag pattern. Of course I just had to have the ruffler foot for my Bernina because the ruffle just makes your designs the best.

I sew need to win your giveaway because i need a new wardrobe after baby number 8 and I love how feminine and flirty and fun your patterns are and that they would flatter my figure! Even if I don't win, I love your work! Keep at it!Lovies,DJ

I love your patterns and especially your use of fabrics. Wish I had your style when I was young enough to wear it. Now I am sewing for my grandgirls and loving the fun! Would make my day and theirs if I won the new patterns!

Thank you so much for helping me teach the girls in my life to sew. I am ordering your "Sew Serendipity" book for them one by one as their birthdays roll around. Your designs appeal to the wonderful women in their 20's and 30's in my family whom I've been teaching (as they do to me, and I might be just a bit older than that.) The pictures and descriptions are succint and excellent. Often I hear, "Oh! Now I get it!" Yay! Thank you again.

I would love to win your awesome patterns!! All of your work is so amazing! I love everything I've made of yours. You've definitely helped me have some pretty cool clothes for the past few years! :) Thank you!

Just discovered your patterns and they are soooo beautiful! I hope to make several things over time for my daughter and myself. Everything is so charming! Would love to get started now - or wait until tax refund time. Thanks!

How badly do I need these beauties? I dream of them, I long for them, I am just last week unemployed and I think that these patterns are the only thing that will lift me from the drudgery of job hunting. LOVE!

Yes, I am so proud of our Mavericks. They are super awesome! The new dresses you have designed are very special. I am not familar with your patterns and would very much love to work with one. I was introduced to you by the City Craft facebook page, and instantly "Liked" your page because I was so impressed with your products. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE send me one of these patterns for me to try. I thank you in advance for your kind heart. You are loved and appreciated!